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Updated lessons available!Finding Balance in a Digital World
How do we balance digital media use in our lives?
Grade
6Objectives
- Reflect on their common online and offline activities.
- Identify ways to "unplug" to maintain balance between online and offline activities.
- Use the Digital Habits Checkup routine to create a personal challenge to achieve more media balance.
Vocabulary Show definitions
digital habits .
digital media .
media balance .
red flag feelings .
unplug
digital habits – behaviors we do often or regularly with digital media and devices
digital media – information that comes to us through the internet, often through a tablet, smartphone, or laptop
media balance – using media in a way that feels healthy and in balance with other life activities (family, friends, school, hobbies, etc.)
red flag feelings – when something happens that makes you feel uncomfortable, worried, sad, or anxious
unplug – to engage in activities that don't involve devices, apps, or the internet
Standards
This lesson meets standards for Common Core ELA, ISTE, CASEL and AASL.
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